Culture

Culture

Culture

 

With an integration of traditional and modern elements, the culture of Sri Lanka is an epitome of diversity. Mainly influenced by Theravada Buddhism and still showcasing its strong heritage in the central and southern provinces, it is fit to say, that Sri Lanka is a regionally diverse country. The northern parts of the country shows off some influences from South India while history also states that Sri Lankan culture has been impacted by colonialism with the Portuguese, Dutch and British invasions taking place and intermingling as time passed by.

Perahera

Perahera

Perahera

 

Concept of dancing in Sri Lanka originated in fear of natural power which people regarded as the supernatural building. Dance was then initiated in Sri Lanka during the 4th century B.C for the purpose of expelling natural disasters, sickness and so on. At the end of Polonnaruwa period (15th century A.D.), South Indian influence came into Sri Lanka and was adopted in Sri Lanka folk dancing. In the course of time, a dancing form was developed and varied from each other according to regional and local traditions. Nowadays, there are three principal dancing forms that can be seen in Sri Lanka.